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zoning Board of Appeals
Meeting Minutes
November 1, 2000
Present: R. Phillips
R. Penley
J. Oliveto
T. Rodgers
P. Kaplan
J. Franke
J. Walz
G. Schumm
Staff: J. Zaucha, Plan Reviewer
Zoning Variation: Docket #00-19 - 935 RICHMOND COURT
Chairman Phillips called the meeting to order at 7: 00 P.M. and
summarized the legal notice for the hearing. Mr. Emanuel Loiacono
was sworn in and asked to state his case.
Mr. Loiacono explained that he owns three expensive full size
vehicles which he would like to maintain in the expanded garage.
Mr. Loiacono also clarified that he is proposing a garage which
would be 12 feet wide as opposed to the 14 foot width specified in
the submitted site plan. Mr. Loiacono indicated that the 14 foot
width dimension was a mistake and that the 12 foot width would not
effect the variance being requested. Mr. Zaucha confirmed this by
indicating that a 14 foot wide garage would have been within 1 foot
of the property line, and 12 foot wide garage would be within 3
feet of the property line.
Mr. Phillips read a letter submitted by Mrs. Wayne McNamara of 941
Richmond Court. The letter expressed Mrs. McNamara's negative
feelings for the proposed garage.
Mr. Franke asked if existing landscape timbers are located on the
property line. Mr. Loiacono indicated the timbers are approximately
6 inches from the property line.
Mr. Penley asked why a detached garage could not be constructed in
the rear yard. Mr. Loiacona indicated that with an existing
swimming pool located in the rear yard, a garage would take up too
much space. Mr. Penley asked if Mr. Loiacono would be willing to
compromise with his encroachment request. Mr. Loiacona responded,
yes. Mr. Penley commented that he has a serious problem with a 5
foot encroachment.
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Mr. Schumm pointed out that two vehicles can be parked in the
existing driveway with one in the garage. Mr. Schumm then asked Mr.
Loiacona to identify his hardship. Mr. Loiacona stated that having
spent $30, 000 on each vehicle, he would like to maintain them in
his garage. Mr. Loiacona also indicated that he has jet skis and
other needs for storage. Mr. Schumm asked if drainage would effect
his neighbor. Mr. Loiacona stated that his downspouts would direct
drainage to the driveway and :street.
Mr. Walz asked if the garage could be moved further back to reduce
the side yard encroachment. Mr. Loiacona responded, possibly. Mr.
Kaplan asked if Mr. Loiacona has spoken with his neighbor regarding
the proposal . Mr. Loiacona responded, no. Mr. Kaplan commented
that he would probably not vote in favor of the request.
Mrs. Wayne McNamara of 941 Richmond Court was present and addressed
the board by expressing her displeasure of not being approached by
her neighbor to discuss the request.
At 7:35, Mr. Penley motioned to deny the variance request. Mr.
Kaplan seconded the motion. A vote took place which was unanimously
in favor of denying the variance.
Further discussion ensued regarding possible alternatives. With the
approval of Mr. Loiacona, Mr. Phillips announced the meeting would
be continued to Wednesday, November 8"' at 8:30 p.m. Mr. Loiacona
was advised to speak with his architect regarding possible
alternatives. The meeting was adjourned at 7:35 P.M.
Respectfully submitted,
L�Zaucha
Plan Reviewer
C: Chairman and Members Zoning Board of Appeals, President and
Board of Trustees, Village Clerk, Village Manager, Assistant
Village Manager, Assistant to the Village Manager,
Administrative Intern, Director of Engineering and Community
Development, Director of Public Works, Fire Chief, Deputy Fire
Chief (2) , Assistant Fire Chief, Chairman and Members of Plan
Commission